Babcock reveals new nickname for rookie Andreas Johnsson in post-game press conference

In case you missed it, the Toronto Maple Leafs got by the Ottawa Senators by a score of 5-4 last night, getting goals from five different players, including this beautiful backhander from rookie Andreas Johnsson:

Andreas Johnsson scores to put the Leafs all square at 2-2 pic.twitter.com/1VZXhWNi1O
— Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) February 7, 2019

The 24 year old Johnsson is now up to 13 goals and 27 points in 47 games with the Leafs this season and could conceivably hit the 20 goal plateau by season’s end. He’s been a versatile forward for head coach Mike Babcock this season and it’s clear that the veteran head coach is a fan of the Swedish rookie. In fact, Babcock spoke glowingly of Johnsson following last night’s game and even revealed his nickname… “Lil John…”

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